Form 8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 8-K

 


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 1, 2006

 


AMPEX CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   0-20292   13-3667696

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

1228 Douglas Avenue

Redwood City, California 94063-3117

(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(650) 367-2011

 


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 



Item 8.01. Other Events.

On November 1, 2006, Ampex Corporation announced that on October 31, 2006, the judge in the patent infringement litigation between Ampex and Eastman Kodak Company granted Kodak’s motion for summary judgment of non-infringement. The Company is reviewing the judge’s Memorandum Opinion and considering what action to take in view of this decision, including possible appeal after entry of final judgment. A copy of Ampex’s press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

  (d) Exhibits.

 

  99.1 Press Release of Ampex Corporation dated November 1, 2006.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

AMPEX CORPORATION
By:  

/s/ Joel D. Talcott

  Joel D. Talcott
  Vice President and Secretary

Date: November 1, 2006

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number
  

Description

99.1*    Press Release of Ampex Corporation dated November 1, 2006.

* Filed herewith.

 

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